How to use Keyboard Shortcuts in Command Prompt on Windows 10

Another amazing features of the trending Windows 10 is the ability to use keyboard shortcuts in command prompt which before now was not possible. Microsoft makes life easier for coders/developers or anybody who prefer to work via the command prompt.

How does it works?

The initial version and beta release of Windows 10 has keyboard shortcuts disabled by default but in the final version Command Prompt shortcuts are enabled and turned on by default.

To be sure that shortcuts are enabled in Windows 10, find out by tring opening the Command Prompt (Start > All apps > Windows System > Command Prompt) and right-clicking the title bar of the Command Prompt’s window.

Click Properties and a new window will open. Under the Options tab, you’ll see a section called Edit Options. Make sure the check box next to Enable Ctrl key shortcuts is checked, and click OK to apply the changes.

Keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10 via Command Prompt

Here’s what you can do via keyboard shortcut in the Command Prompt of Windows 10:

Copy selected text to the clipboard: Ctrl + C or Ctrl + Insert

Paste copied text: Ctrl + V or Shift + Insert

Select all text in the current line (if there’s no text in the current line, all text in the Command Prompt will be selected): Ctrl + A